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electron beam

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun electron beam has 1 sense
  1. beam, ray, electron beam - a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
    --1 is a kind of electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
    --1 has particulars: cathode ray; particle beam

Definitions from the Web

Definition

An electron beam refers to a stream of high-velocity electrons that are emitted in a controlled manner. It is commonly used in various fields such as electronics, medicine, and manufacturing.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun

Senses

Sense 1

In electronics, an electron beam is a flow of electrons emitted from the negatively charged cathode of a vacuum tube.

Sample Sentence:

The electron beam in the television tube is responsible for creating the images we see.

Sense 2

In medicine, an electron beam refers to a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy electrons to treat cancer.

Sample Sentence:

The patient underwent electron beam radiation treatment to target the tumor.

Sense 3

In manufacturing, an electron beam is used for precise welding and cutting of materials.

Sample Sentence:

The electron beam technology allowed for intricate and efficient fabrication of metal components.

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